The scenario: Out of the ashes of some global catastrophe, humanity rises to re-establish civilization. The question: How far could such a society realistically rebuild without the aid of fossil fuels? »4/20/15 9:05am 4/20/15 9:05am

It's clear the action will escalate ("A NEW ENEMY WILL SURFACE," ominous shot of the White House, etc.) on season two of The Last Ship, TNT's adaptation of William Brinkley's post-apocalyptic novel about a Navy vessel that manages to dodge a global plague ... but runs into all kinds o' hellish problems in its… »4/05/15 1:00pm 4/05/15 1:00pm

A group of bicycle-obsessed inventors have created the ultimate power source for the environmental apocalypse. As you can see in this video, you can use a simple bicycle to power everything from your laptop to your butter churn and wood chopper. »1/08/14 1:27pm 1/08/14 1:27pm

Losing your job due to corporate downsizing can feel pretty apocalyptic — and one employee of supermarket chain Dominick's captures that feeling perfectly in this video, made after Safeway closed 72 of its Chicago-area Dominick's stores. »12/30/13 1:50pm 12/30/13 1:50pm

In this evocative trailer for short film "Dust," you'll be sucked into a beautifully-designed, futuristic world. Nature is evolving at a breakneck pace, transforming Earth's ecosystems while humans lock themselves up in walled cities. »7/15/13 2:24pm 7/15/13 2:24pm

As far as post-apocalyptic, steampunk-themed trading ships go, this MOC build is pretty impressive. Jason Allemann's landship, Amagosa, is based on the "Strandbeest," a badass kinetic sculpture created by Theo Jansen. It's mesmerizing to watch this Lego machine in action, but the tarantula-esque movements of the… »6/23/13 3:27pm 6/23/13 3:27pm

Newly crowned king of all sexy scifi series, The CW is rolling out five new trailers for their new crop of TV shows. Get the first look at The 1oo (including your first look at the mutant deer from the book series that inspired the show),The Originals and new footage from The Tomorrow People and Star-Crossed. »6/04/13 7:30am 6/04/13 7:30am

A lot of post-apocalyptic tales look really awesome with their explosions and rotting monsters, but they don't have a lot of philosophical depth. Here are 13 stories about armageddon that actually teach valuable lessons about the real world — and its demise. »5/24/13 10:32am 5/24/13 10:32am

From the director of The Host comes a wacky Thomas the Train-goes-to-snow hell movie titled Snowpiercer. Set in the new Ice Age, the surviving members of humanity travel the icy Earth via giant train, for reasons. Check out the very first footage! »4/29/13 8:30am 4/29/13 8:30am

No, he’s not. Not even close. But I had a few questions about my views on The Walking Dead season 3, its finale and my recap this week, so I thought I’d address them. Plus, “Postal Apocalypse” looks at the future of genetics, nerd apparel, and the inevitable decline of civilization! Read on, but don’t forget to send… »4/03/13 8:00am 4/03/13 8:00am

The relatively cheap shipping container is a good foundation for a strong, mobile, and post-apocalyptic home. In the last two decades, architects have been incorporating shipping containers into everything from schools to houses — for aesthetic reasons, but also out of economic necessity. Here are some of their most… »3/12/13 3:11pm 3/12/13 3:11pm

The red band Rapturepalooza trailer has Wraiths, screaming bugs, blood rain and one horny played by Craig Robinson. Penned by the writer who gave us Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure we're ready to see how the rapture could be made a bit more humorous. Plus, we'll watch Rob Corddry and Ken Jeong in anything they make. »3/06/13 8:00am 3/06/13 8:00am

Is it really a good idea to store freeze dried food for a long-term survival situation? It may be an attractive proposition for the survivalist in you, but you probably didn't bargain on what exactly the process of freeze drying involves — and its price. »3/23/12 8:00am 3/23/12 8:00am

The apocalypse has its downsides. There's the lack of food, the crushing loneliness, the cannibals roving the streets. But on the upside, you have plenty of time to do all those things you never got around to. In the case of Max, the protagonist (and, in fact, the only character) of the online film Sad Max, "all… »3/18/12 8:30am 3/18/12 8:30am

If you've ever wanted to see a post-apocalyptic porn film, you're in luck. Sam Hain, creator of other fine science fictional porn flicks, has just released Horizon, a tale of sex at the end of the world. Fleshbot's Gram Ponante has the story: »10/05/11 4:30pm 10/05/11 4:30pm

This apocalypse-ready house is sunk deep beneath the Earth, located in a remote area of Saskatchewan, Canada, and it comes equipped with a stove made from an old barrel and an indoor rabbit hutch. And it could be yours if you want to trade some land or a nice vehicle for it. No, this isn't Thunderdome of the Great… »9/28/11 8:00am 9/28/11 8:00am